Advantages for restaurant

Advantages for restaurant

Chef Marketplace is the online shopping center dedicated to restaurants (HORECA) and specialized shops. With a single restaurant app the restaurateur interacts directly with all his suppliers and can access many free services never seen before.

Are you a restaurant, pizzeria, delicatessen, bar, wine shop, pub, bakery, pastry shop? See complete list!.

Access the most complete ordering system in the food & beverage world!

Don't miss out on the benefits!

Take advantage of all the advantages designed around you, restaurateur.

+4.800 REGISTERED RESTAURATEURS

+57.000 PRODUCTS

Zero wrong orders

Eliminate errors thanks to intuitive and professional direct ordering screens, no intermediaries.

Control how you buy and how you sell

A single simple restaurant app to manage all your orders 24/7 with both your HORECA suppliers and your consumer customers.

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Chef Marketplace does not require any software to install.

Save 3 to 10 hours a week

A single simple restaurant app to manage all your orders 24/7 with both suppliers and customers.

Reorder with one click

It has never been so easy to reorder and find the HORECA products you are looking for.

Check out more restaurants

With Chef Marketplace you can manage multiple locations with a single account.

Help the agents

Chef Marketplace helps agents to free themselves from monotonous and repetitive tasks.

Invite your suppliers to join our community, at no additional cost!

Search tools

Search comfortably and quickly among thousands of HORECA products using professional product categories, filters, keywords and artificial intelligence.

Evaluate value for money

Using convenient tools designed for food & beverage, evaluate the quality HORECA products that meet your needs.

Access all promotions from all your suppliers

Suppliers customize promotions and discounts according to your profile.

Buy safely

Product non-compliant or not delivered? The money is returned automatically.

Delivery throughout Italy and abroad

Reduce the costs of your orders with the best international and foreign couriers.

Choose the right product for you

Many HORECA products for catering and retail professionals, in a single platform.

Discover the vast range of continuously updated HO.RE.CA. products

Browse between the categories and discover the references available on the platform for your orders.

Let everybody know your business

We assign an online store to each of your restaurants / shops: personalize it with photos, videos, texts,  promotions and discounts.

Order + Pay with a QR Code or Link

The fastest way to order and pay both from home and from the restaurant. Custom digital menu for your restaurant and shop. Zero fixed costs and transparent commissions.

Book a Table with a QR Code or a Link

Receive bookings 24/7, offering a pleasant experience.

Organize Happy Hours and Marketing Tools

Incentivize your customers to order at less busy times. Convert curious people into customers. Build customer loyalty.

Send invitations and newsletters to your customers

Send your customers personalized newsletters via email and WhatsApp invitations.

Monitor your performance in real time

View sales for any time period, maximize your performance.

OUR PLATFORM IS FOR FREE

We understand your concern for your business's profit margin and we do not want to reduce it. That's why there are no membership fees, there are no monthly fees and at no cost you can:

  • Access a long list of professional suppliers with quality HORECA products and many promotions
  • Use tools to search and analyze suppliers and products
  • Pay with “Safe Transaction” services
  • Check the purchases of one or more of your restaurants
  • Greatly speed up your purchases with reordering tool
  • Have your own digital restaurant / shop with your Digital Menu
  • Have a QR Code at the table and a link to your store to share on social media
  • Inside your online store, allow customers to order, pay and book comfortably from home
  • Incentivize customers to place orders in advance, spreading your workload as best as possible
  • Send invitations and newsletters to your customers
  • Use tools to find strengths/weaknesses of your sales

However, for your sales activities, we have added premium services to the platform for which you can choose to pay for based on the value they bring you. For example: online payments, promotions and discounts.

No obligations. No hidden costs.

FIND OUT WHY CHEF MARKETPLACE IS THE PERFECT FITS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

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Don't miss out on the benefits!

Take advantage of all the advantages designed around you, restaurateur.

F.A.Q.

1Registration

My supplier invited me to use Chef Marketplace to place orders: do I have to pay anything?
No, Chef Marketplace is free for all purchase transactions. You can start ordering from your favorite HORECA supplier today by logging into your account on Chef Marketplace.

Do I have to register to see suppliers?
Yes. This way suppliers can customize the discounts in a professional way according to your profile. Discover many HORECA producers in our dedicated B2B platform.

Who can register?
All businesses such as restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens, bars, wine bars, pubs, bakeries, pastry shops (See complete list) registered in the business register with a VAT number active at the time of registration.

How do I sign up?
Get your VAT number and company certified e-mail. Click here on Restaurant Registration. Follow the wizard. Registration is totally free. Placing orders on Chef Marketplace has never been so simple and efficient.

How much does Chef Marketplace cost?
The tools for making purchases are all free. However, for your sales activities, we have added premium features to the platform that are more complex, for which you can choose to pay based on the value they bring you. For example: online payments, promotions and discounts, online advertising.
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How much does Chef Marketplace cost for restaurant groups?
For most restaurant groups our free solution is already perfect. For customized solutions, speak to our sales team to explain your needs and get an offer.
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Is there a limit on the number of restaurants per account in Chef Marketplace?
We have a solution for groups of all sizes, from 1 to 100+ locations. Contact our sales team to find out more about our offering.
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Can I delete my account?
Anyone who wants to delete their account has the option to do so. Just send a request to our team.

2Purchases with suppliers

Are my suppliers' prices lower on Chef Marketplace?
Yes! Because we don't ask for commissions and the platform helps to make order management much more efficient and reduce supplier costs. Your supplier invoices you restaurateur directly.

I can't find my supplier on Chef Marketplace, what do I do?
Don't worry, invite your suppliers to join our community. There are no costs for you or for them. Invite them conveniently with the “Invite Sellers” tools in your restaurant app and help them to reduce their costs.

Which products can I purchase on Chef Marketplace?
Food, drinks and non-food consumer products purchased daily from restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens, bars, pastry shops, bakeries, wine bars, ...(See complete list). Here you will find a wide range of unique and quality products. NO equipment.

Can I also purchase services on Chef Marketplace?
Yes. Among the suppliers there are professionals who offer photography / video services (for dishes, environments, ...) or graphics services (menus, logo, ...) or consultancy.

When I buy, who gets the money?
The supplier. When you purchase HORECA products on Chef Marketplace with the restaurant app, you purchase directly from the supplier. The supplier will invoice you. Chef Marketplace is neither a reseller nor an agent. We do not take commissions. We are paid for the tools that facilitate the sale. Money from the buyer can pass directly to the seller outside the platform (unsecured transaction). Buyers can use the Chef Marketplace payment tools that protect them in the purchase ("Safe Transaction").

How can I get more information about the products on Chef Marketplace?
Each registered restaurateur can request information in the restaurant app using the appropriate "Ask a question" button on the page of the product they are interested in. The supplier will respond to you directly.

3Payments to suppliers

When will I be charged for the purchase?
If the payment is made via Chef Marketplace with the "Safe Transaction" service, the charge is immediate. If the payment takes place outside the platform (without the "Safe Transaction" service), times and terms are specified by the supplier.

4Shipments from suppliers

What are the shipping times, methods and costs?
Shipping costs are buyers’ responsibility. At the checkout you will find various shipping offers; both the supplier's offer and those of Chef Marketplace. You will decide the one that best meets your needs (fresh/dry, times, costs).

5Billing

When I purchase from a supplier, who invoices me?
You purchase directly from the HORECA supplier and he will invoice you.

When I purchase a Chef Marketplace service, who bills me?
You recharge your wallet/card in Chef Marketplace from which we deduct the costs of the services purchased. At the end of the month we issue an invoice for the total amount loaded.

When I sell my products on Chef Marketplace, who does the invoicing?
You sell directly to your customers and you will give them a receipt / invoice.

6Returns and Refunds with suppliers

Can I write reviews?
Certainly. Your opinion matters a lot to the entire Chef Marketplace community. At the end of each order you will be asked for your level of satisfaction. You will also be able to leave a review for the products purchased.

How can I request a refund or report a problem with a product?
If the payment is made via Chef Marketplace with the "Safe Transaction" service, you can request a refund directly in your account. Your money is held by a financial institution until the problem is resolved. Depending on the agreement with the supplier, the money may be refunded completely or partially. You can open a chat within the order and communicate directly with the supplier. If the payment is made outside the platform (without the "Safe Transaction" service), the refund is managed entirely outside the platform. You can still open a chat within the order and communicate directly with the supplier.

7Sales to your customers

For whom is this service for?
The service is for all restaurateurs and hospitality activities who use a menu in their business. This is also perfect for delicatessens, butchers, bakeries, pastry shops that want to give their customers the opportunity to access a digital menu, order/pay comfortably from home or office and then simply collect the food, saving a lot of time.

Can I deactivate the service at any time?
Yes, you can deactivate Chef Marketplace at any time, without any obligation or penalty.

8Services for your customers

What does the Order + Pay service include?
Order + Pay includes an interactive digital menu, the ability to order from the table, pay from your smartphone, take away and delivery services. All these functions can be activated at the restaurateurs’ discretion in their restaurant app.

How do customers visualize the digital menu?
Customers will use their mobile device (Smartphone or Tablet). Your task will be to display the QR Code on the tables and at the checkouts and share the downloadable link from your account.

Does the customer need to install an App on their smartphone?
No. Order + Pay is based on a Web App, so you don't need to download anything.

Customer is unable to scan the QR Code.
Devices usually already have a built-in QR code reader. However, in case of scanning problems, you can download a specific app: Android or iOS

I am a restaurateur with multiple locations, how can I create the various digital menus?
You must register differently for each venue, using a different email address each time (registrations are unlimited and free). Remember that for each account created there will be a specific reference QR Code.

Is an internet connection required?
Yes. To use the Chef Marketplace restaurant app you need to have an internet connection.

How do I upload my restaurant menu in Chef Marketplace?
We'll take care of it the first time. If later you want to make changes, you can easily do it yourself.

Can I insert photos?
Yes. In addition to your company logo, you can insert one or more photos for each dish on your menu, an opening image and video that present your business. Pictures per each dish are optional.

What payment method is available to my customers?
Customers can pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay, Apple Pay or Satispay.

How, where and when do I receive the money?
Once you create a Chef Marketplace account, linked to your bank account, you will receive your money in record time.

How easy is it to set up the Chef Marketplace Order + Pay service?
It couldn't be simpler than this:
– Create your Chef Marketplace account
– Participate in a training session with your staff
– Print / download the QR Code from your online store
– Use your new store on Chef Marketplace.

What can I change about my digital menu and how?
After logging in to your online menu, you can change the name, description and price of the dishes, add images and videos, hide a dish or change the order of the dishes. Changes to the digital menu are unlimited, have no costs and the QR Code / Link always remain the same.

Every time I modify the digital menu do I also have to regenerate a new QR Code / Link?
No. The digital menu can be modified whenever you need it, while the QR Code / Link will not need to be recreated because it is linked to your account and will always remain the same.

What kind of support does Chef Marketplace offer?
Chef Marketplace offers fast and efficient support to its users, support via email, telephone or remote connection. Restaurateurs can easily add all their customers to Chef Marketplace and have personalized training for their team.